LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Convenient Care

Geisinger Clinic; Burnham (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Convenient Care Lewistown is seeking an LPN to join the walk-in clinic team. The role provides primary clinical support, patient preparation, and assistance with minor procedures to ensure timely, quality care for patients of all ages.

Typical duties include taking histories, vitals, administering vaccines, and coordinating with providers. Per diem opportunities offer flexible scheduling to meet patient needs and clinic coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required).
• Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Preferred).
• Basic Life Support Certification (Required).
• Licensed Practical Nurse credential (Required).

Responsibilities

• Provide primary clinical support to the provider and patient.
• Obtain patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs and prepare patient for examinations.
• Assist provider in minor surgical diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Customer Service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Location

Geisinger ConvenientCare Lewistown

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

No

Job Summary

Geisinger Convenient Care is a walk-in clinic that provides quick, convenient healthcare when patients need it. Convenient Care locations provide services for family health care needs, including physicals, immunizations and treatment for common illnesses. Our Clinic treats minor health issues that can be resolved in a single visit, including cold and flu symptoms, allergies, sprains, strains and minor cuts. Care is available to anyone age one and older.

Job Duties

Join Geisinger's Convenient Care and work where your team truly values you! Typical schedule opportunities include Monday through Friday 8:45 am to 8:15 pm; Saturday and Sunday 7:45 am to 6:15 pm This is a per diem flex/additional job opportunity. New or experienced LPN applicants welcome!

Position Details

Provides primary clinical support to the provider, patient and their family to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition. Follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing of same in medical record to ensure continuity and quality of care. Promotes a clean environment. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in specific age range on their assigned clinical area. Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical data base for provider, and prepares patient for examinations. Provides direct clinical care as directed by provider. Assists provider in performance of minor surgical diagnostic procedures and ancillary diagnostic examinations as directed by provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis. Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and complete associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency. Executes and documents ongoing patient communication, as directed by provider, prioritizes communication to the provider, responds to patient questions and requests to ensure efficient use of provider time and timely response to patients needs Administers medications and vaccines including intradermal and skin testing under the direction of a provider and per scope of practice. Cleans and sets up examination and treatment rooms between cases, ensures required levels of asepsis, availability of appropriate instruments and equipment, and preparation of patient. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body

Skills

• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Customer Service
• Multitasking
• Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.